More than 1,700 creches in Wicklow and around the country have closed today in protest at high fees and low pay in the childcare sector.
Around 10 thousand people have protested through Dublin’s city centre calling for better funding in the childcare sector.
The organisers of the protest say 60 per cent of childcare workers earn less than the living wage of 12 euro and 30 cent.
Gardaí Warn Of Rising Email And Retail Scams In Wicklow
Gardaí in Wicklow are warning of fake emails accusing people of crimes and in-store scams targeting merchant card receipts. They stress they never contact people by email for investigations and urge residents and retailers to stay vigilant and report suspicious activity.
Minister Meets Arklow Merck Staff as Closure Talks Continue
Minister Peter Burke visited the Merck site in Arklow to meet staff and union representatives amid the planned closure. He confirmed ongoing discussions between management and the union over the next 30 days and announced a task force to explore future options for the site.
Bray Teen’s Bail Revoked Over Breaches Linked to Local Man’s Death
Bray teenager Kyle O’Connor has had his bail revoked after allegedly breaching multiple conditions while awaiting trial over the death of Willie Moorehouse.
Devastating Blow As 100 Jobs To Go As Merck Life Science Plant Operations To Close In Arklow
The facility, which manufactures ingredients for pharmaceutical products, was acquired by Merck in 2015 and currently employs around 100 staff.
178 Wicklow Homeowners Have Successfully Tapped Into The Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant
Over €2.75 million in government grants has restored 51 vacant properties across the county as Minister for Housing warns against the scourge of dereliction
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